Tag Archives: Travel

Short Trips vs. Big Adventures

Posted on January 11, 2012 by ShannonElizabeth

When planning vacays, what’s more rewarding: a bunch of smaller trips or one BIG excursion? Continue reading «Short Trips vs. Big Adventures» Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged California, Saving for Travel, Small trips vs. big trips, South East Asia, Travel, Weekend Getaways | 1 Comment

Whirlwind Tour of San Francisco

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Day 1 in SF with my cousin from Malta. A tour of San Francisco and a night in the Marina. :)Continue reading «Whirlwind Tour of San Francisco» Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, Family, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Balboa Cafe, California, Chinatown, Delicious Dim Sum, Dim Sum, Hyde Street, Mexican, Restaurants, san francisco, San Francisco Walking Tour, Tacolicious, The Marina, The Traveling Scholar, Tipsy Pig, Travel, Yank Sing | Leave a comment

Saturday in the City

Posted on November 22, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

A fun-filled Saturday exploring San Francisco on foot!Continue reading «Saturday in the City» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, West Coast Wonders | Tagged California, Chinatown, Clam Chowder, Fisherman's Wharf, Hyde Street, Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Nook, North Beach, Photo Tour, Pier 39, Sabella & La Torre's, san francisco, San Francisco Photos, Sightseeing, Thanksgiving, The Traveling Scholar, Travel | 2 Comments

Snapshots: San Francisco

Posted on November 13, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Snapshots of SF.Continue reading «Snapshots: San Francisco» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Bay Bridge, Chinatown, Dim Sum, Ferry Building, Pictures of San Francisco, san francisco, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, Yank Sing | Leave a comment

Las Vegas :: Margaritaville!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Final day in Vegas: Jimmy Buffett madness!Continue reading «Las Vegas :: Margaritaville! » Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Art & Culture, Up, Up & Away!, Vacations & Leisure, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Gonzalez y Gonzalez, Jimmy Buffett, Las Vegas, LV, Margaritaville, MGM Grand, Nevada, New York-New York Hotel, Palazzo, Parrotheads, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, Vegas Photos | 2 Comments

Vegas — Day Two.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Day two in fabulous Las Vegas!Continue reading «Vegas — Day Two.» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Bobby Flay, China Poblano, Jose Andres, Las Vegas, Lavo, Mesa Grill, Mirage, Nevada, Palazzo, Piano Bars, Restaurants, Rhumbar, Sightseeing, Sin City, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, Treasure Island | Leave a comment

Viva Las Vegas!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

I left sunny Sacramento at around 9A on Thursday and jetted down to the airport to start my early weekend in Vegas! Boat Shoes was already in Vegas making his rounds for the IMEX conference, so I was all set … Continue reading →Continue reading «Viva Las Vegas!»

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Steals & Deals, Up, Up & Away!, Vacations & Leisure, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Dining, Double Helix Wine Bar, Encore, FIRST Food & Bar, Gray Line Shuttle Service, Las Vegas, Palazzo, Restaurants, SUSHISAMBA, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, United States, Vegas Piano Bars, Wynn | Leave a comment

Holiday Visitor — Help Me Plan!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

P. is coming from Malta for a SF visit… what do we need to put on his agenda? Leave your comments and help us construct a guide for him! :)Continue reading «Holiday Visitor — Help Me Plan!» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Family, Travel, Vacations & Leisure, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Agenda, California, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Must Sees, Napa, North Beach, san francisco, San Francisco Itinerary, San Francisco Restaurants, SF MOMA, Sightseeing, Tahoe, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, Union Square, Visitors, West Coast | Leave a comment

A Mini Celebration!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

A mini celebration with Boat Shoes, complete with an at-home oysterfest.Continue reading «A Mini Celebration!» Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Milestones, Oyster Shucking, Oyster Shucking Tutorial, Oysters, Photos, Relationships, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, Whole Foods | Leave a comment

Day Trip :: San Francisco

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

A day trip to San Francisco has gotten me even more excited about my upcoming move to the city!Continue reading «Day Trip :: San Francisco» Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, Family, Planning, Packing & Moving, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Apartments, Balboa Cafe, California, Marina, Moving, Nob Hill, North Beach, Pesce, Restaurants, Reviews, san francisco, Sightseeing, Swan Oyster Depot, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, United States, West Coast | Leave a comment